Sr Studio Business & Finance Coordinator Job at Mattel, Inc. in El Segundo

Sr Studio Business & Finance Coordinator

Apply for the Sr Studio Business & Finance Coordinator role at Mattel, Inc.

Base pay range

$39.00/hr - $49.00/hr

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives.

The Team

Mattel Studios is charged with developing and producing television content and theatrical films for the Mattel brand. Drawing from existing Mattel IP as well as original pitches, the studio has a wide range of active projects spanning all genres.

The Opportunity

The Sr Studio Operations Coordinator reports to the VP of Studio Operations and Strategy within Mattel Studios. Daily tasks include administrative duties (scheduling, call rolling, travel/expenses) and business responsibilities (financial modeling, task management, tracking, note‑taking, deck-making). The candidate must handle a large volume of typical coordinator duties to support Studio Operations & Strategy.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Manage VP’s calendar, internal/external meetings, travel arrangements, daily/weekly agendas, and expense reports.
• Proactively coordinate meetings with internal executives across Mattel Studios and other divisions, and third‑party clients/partners across various time zones on behalf of the VP.
• Draft agendas, meeting notes, and follow‑ups.
• Provide support for the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, long‑range plans, project‑specific P&Ls and financing plans, ad‑hoc financial modeling, tracking reports, operational roadmaps, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Track execution of operational tasks and initiatives, and manage the database of files on shared drives.
• Support the VP to ensure coordination, integration, and communication between Studio, legal, and finance.
• Work a full five‑day week schedule with a minimum of four days a week in‑person at Mattel’s El Segundo office.
• Handle multiple tasks and projects, growing as a project management professional.
• Communicate with the VP daily, prioritizing messages and requests that arrive at the desk.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business operations coordination, preferably within entertainment or studio environments.
• Industry knowledge and understanding of the current entertainment business and climate.
• Strong Excel spreadsheet/modeling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong proficiency in building and managing spreadsheets and data entry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with internal and external partners.
• Strong adaptability to changing environments.
• Self‑starter with a proactive mindset and strong organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, especially data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Task‑oriented with organizational and prioritization skills.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, including phone skills.
• Experience with Airtable.
• A degree in business or an equivalent discipline is preferred but not required.

How We Work

• We collaborate: being part of Mattel means working as one team with shared values and goals. Partnership is our process and collective capabilities are our superpower.
• We innovate: we constantly seek new ways to create innovative products and experiences. We welcome new ideas that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: we are performance‑driven, focused on best‑in‑class outcomes, and believe in accountability and ownership.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.